About Sitka
Sitka is located on the west coast of Baranof Island facing the Pacific Ocean, on Sitka Sound. An extinct volcano, Mount Edgecombe, rises 3,200 feet above the village.
Sitka was originally inhabited by the Tlingit’s who called the village "Shee Atika." The Russian Vitus Bering explored it in 1741, and the site became "New Archangel" in 1799. Alexander Baranof, manager of the Russian American company built a trading post in this location. In a dispute, Tlingit’s burned down the fort and the warehouse in 1802. In 1804, the Russians retaliated by destroying the Tlingit Fort, in the Battle of Sitka. This was the last major stand by the Tlingit’s against the Russians, and the Indians were driven out of the area until about 1822. By 1808, Sitka was the capital of Russian Alaska. Baranof was Governor from 1790 through 1818. During the mid-1800s, Sitka was the major port on the north Pacific coast. Furs were the main export, but salmon, lumber and ice were also exported. After the purchase of Alaska by the U.S. in 1867, it remained the capital of the Territory until 1906, when the seat of government was moved to Juneau. Today, Sitka is a non-Native community.
Paddle- 19/1265
This paddle is based on a paddle in the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH). Collection number 19/1265 The original paddle was donated to the AMNH in 1865 by Lt. George T. Emmons. Lt. Emmons acquired the paddle in Sitka Borough, Baranof Island.
This Tlingit paddles is shown in Alaskan yellow cedar and Sitka spruce, with hand painted design and an epoxy and varnish finish. The reverse side of this paddle was natural. We have stained ours black on the back side. These and all single blade paddles are also available in Western Red Cedar or another species of choice
Price in yellow cedar $250.00
Price for other wood species $225
Paddle- 19/1266
This paddle is based on a paddle in the American Museum of natural history (AMNH). Collection number 19/1266. This paddle was part of the "Native Harvests" exhibition in 1983 hosted by Smithsonian Institutions traveling exhibition service. The original paddle was donated to the AMNH in 1869 by Lt. George T. Emmons. Lt. Emmons acquired the paddle in Sitka Borough, Baranof Island.
This Tlingit style paddles is shown in Alaskan yellow cedar with hand painted design and a satin urethane finish. The reverse side of this paddle was natural; we have stained ours black on the back side.
Price in yellow cedar $250.00
Price for other wood species $225
Custom Art work
We can paint a paddle with most images. If you have an idea for a paddle and want us to apply your art work to it we can do that or can create an image for you based on your description Prices vary based on art work.
